Celebrating 70 Years of Enzyme Excellence at Our Cape Town Facility

This year marks a major milestone for BBI Solutions as we proudly celebrate 70 years of continuous contribution and leadership from our Cape Town site — the foundation and strength behind BBI’s enzyme manufacturing legacy.

Established in 1954, this facility is BBI’s longest-standing site and a vital part of our global operations. Over the decades, it has grown into a strategic manufacturing hub, producing a diverse portfolio of native enzymes and proteins used in diagnostic assays worldwide.

Among these is horseradish peroxidase (HRP), with production now exceeding 30 billion units annually — a clear testament to the site’s scale and its impact on the global in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry.

To commemorate this incredible journey, we’re hosting a celebration event on 23rd May, bringing together local employees, members of the BBI leadership team, supplier partners, and government representatives.

“This site reflects our long-term commitment to advancing diagnostics, together — powered by people, strengthened by partnerships, and anchored in a shared purpose to improve health and save lives through sustainable innovation.”

We continue to innovate and partner with our suppliers to drive sustainable practices through monitoring systems, utilising solar infrastructure and enhanced quality systems. BBI are proud to be investing in a future that is sustainable, secure, and science-led.

As we look ahead to the next 70 years, we extend our deepest gratitude to our people, partners, and community for being an essential part of our journey to advance health — together.